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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
16
Valuable agricultural news for Cheyenne County farmers urges precautions as cold weather drives mice and rabbits away from green vegetation. Rabbits girdle young trees rapidly. mice injure trees of all ages. Prevent with trunk protection using sulphur solution, poultry wire, paper, veneer, or cornstalk coverings. Remove debris and grass around trunks.
University of Nebraska experiments show wheat seeded in early November may yield about three fifths of the later September sowing. Early seeding risks poor germination, so rain seeded wheat could yield nearly as well as late seedings. Spring wheat generally underperforms in the winter belt, even with late sowing. Farmers should plant by early November.
A well cooked cereal should be an essential part of a child's breakfast with fifteen varieties possible. Long slow cooking over boiling water or in a fireless cooker prevents fatigue. Directions cover boiling salted water first then simmering without stirring. Soy?
The Nebraska association of Organized Agriculture begins its 1923 session in Lincoln with four days of programs from January 2 to 5. Most events occur on the University of Nebraska Agricultural College campus. The four day schedule includes coordinated meetings of over twenty state associations and features a joint men and women mass meeting on Thursday afternoon January 4 with an attractive program.
At the last Kimball Masonic lodge gathering a resolution was adopted to start a DeMolay chapter. A board of sponsors was appointed and the application submitted to the state chapter.
Nebraska crop division reports November results with corn at 178,056,000 bushels, 24 bushels per acre, below last year’s 28. Stocks on hand total 24,028,000 bushels, wheat and oats weights noted, potatoes at 9,775,000 bushels, and overall state conditions mixed with uneven winter wheat prospects.
A co operative peach shippers organization in Ohio reports that adopting Federal grades for peaches boosts selling prices by 15 to 50 cents per bushel. Members packed entire crops to US standards and aim to start new orchards to raise quality, planning to replace old markings next year.
In many localities cottontail rabbits are a nuisance to orchards and crops. The Biological Survey notes measures to prevent increases—hunting trapping fencing or poisoning—along with state game laws and close seasons. Poisoned baits and fences help protect crops. feeding rabbits prunings is practiced in some orchards.
The Biological Survey of the USDA analyzed the stomachs of 52 common toads and found that while toads eat injurious insects, they do not prove to be of great economic importance. They aid in greenhouses gardens fields and golf courses but cannot curb local pest surges or replace birds or wide-area control. Their overall impact is limited and does not justify indiscriminate destruction.
Weather Bureau and Bahamas meteorologists strengthen hurricane warning cooperation. A Weather Bureau official is posted to Nassau and Inagua to install instruments and coordinate observations in the Bahamas, aiding early reports on hurricane origin and progress.
Barnie Barrett 21, Red Cloud American Legion quarterback, was paralyzed from the neck down after hitting his head on an opponent’s hip during a line plunge in a practice game. The injury occurred as the team prepared for Armistice Day competition.
Dr. M. E. Pettibage, dentist, operates an office above The Larson Music Store. Contact via phone 119 for appointments and inquiries.
County commissioners convened at the courthouse in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska with Nl. Tt. Barlow J. T. Reel and A. E. Warren present. Wm. M. Goding absent L R Barlow chaired. The board audited and allowed numerous General Fund claims including Wottie Johnson mothers pension J W McDaniel postage and election notices and various county office expenses. warrants to be drawn for services, care of paupers, jail, clerks, and court costs with itemized payments to utilities printing and staff.
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